r/2010s_HipHop

From a tv show called: "Mad TV - Nicole Richie (TV Episode in 2004

Mondays XXL Freshmen Class is here. Today its the Class of 2017, How did they hold up to you? Which of these artist here do you still rock with? Who was the promise ones? This is remembered as a another strong class that captured the rise of SoundCloud rap, trap, and the new generation of internet-driven hip-hop. It featured several artists who became major stars, along with respected lyricists and artists who developed strong cult followings.

featured:

• Playboi Carti
• XXXTentacion (RIP)
• A Boogie wit da Hoodie
• PnB Rock (RIP)
• Ugly God
• Kamaiyah
• Madeintyo
• Aminé
• Kyle
• Kap G

Major Successes

• XXXTentacion – Became one of the defining figures of the SoundCloud era. His music crossed genres and influenced a generation of artists before his death in 2018.
• Playboi Carti – Developed into one of the most influential artists of the modern trap and rage movements. His minimalist style and Whole Lotta Red heavily influenced younger rappers.
• A Boogie wit da Hoodie – Became one of the biggest melodic rappers of the late 2010s, scoring numerous platinum records and successful albums.
• Aminé – Achieved mainstream success with Caroline and built a strong career with his creative approach to hip-hop.
• PnB Rock – Became a prominent figure in melodic rap and the SoundCloud movement, scoring major collaborations and hits.

Respected Lyricists

• A Boogie wit da Hoodie – Known for his melodic delivery, emotional songwriting, and versatility.
• Aminé – Respected for his creativity, wordplay, and willingness to experiment with different sounds.
• Kamaiyah – Praised for her distinctive West Coast sound, storytelling, and charismatic delivery.
• Playboi Carti – Although unconventional lyrically, Carti became highly influential through his vocal style, production choices, and approach to creating atmosphere.
• XXXTentacion – Known for his emotional songwriting and willingness to move between rap, rock, R&B, and experimental music.

Moderate Success

• Madeintyo – Best known for Uber Everywhere and Skateboard P, while maintaining a dedicated fanbase.
• Kyle – Had a major breakthrough with iSpy alongside Lil Yachty and built a successful career beyond music.
• Kamaiyah – Earned critical acclaim and established herself as an important voice in West Coast hip-hop.
• Kap G – Had several successful collaborations and remained active in the Atlanta hip-hop scene.
• Ugly God – Became an early internet-rap sensation with Water, building a strong following through SoundCloud and YouTube.

Overall

The 2017 XXL Freshman Class is remembered as one of the classes that best captured the SoundCloud and internet-rap revolution. It featured future superstars such as Playboi Carti, XXXTentacion, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie, while artists like Aminé, PnB Rock, and Kamaiyah brought their own distinctive sounds to the class.

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